What's on: Shows, Classes, Events | English National Ballet

Skip to main content

Performances

A dancer playing the role of Giselle is shown from the chest up over a Romantic woodland background. She is holding her arms on her chest and looking down while wearing a white dress.

Giselle

Wed 23 Oct 2024 – Sat 18 Jan 2025

A celebrated production of one of the greatest Romantic ballets

A ballet dancer playing the role of Clara in Nutcracker is standing on her pointe shoes while holding the nutcracker doll. She is wearing a white night dress. She's surrounded by a warm, golden light with snowflakes falling around her. The outline of a Christmas trees with baubles and decoration is shown in the foreground.

Nutcracker

Thu 28 Nov 2024 – Sun 12 Jan 2025

Southampton and London

A magical Christmas tradition for all the family – in a brand-new production for 2024

A ballet dancer from the Forsythe Programme is jumping in a pas de chat, seemingly floating over a dark background lit only by an exciting disco ball. He's smiling and wearing a textured black and white shirt and black shorts.

The Forsythe Programme

Thu 10 – Sat 19 Apr 2025

A world premiere and two classics by William Forsythe

An illustration from My First Ballet: Swan Lake. Siegfried is holding Odette who is leaning forward while on pointe. Siegfried is wearing a black top and light tights and Odette is wearing a cream tutu and headdress. Both are smiling. Odile is shown behind them on pointe shoes wearing a black tutu. In the distance we see four dancers playing the cygnets and holding each other's arms in a line. The background shows two large trees over a beautiful starry sky.

My First Ballet: Swan Lake

Thu 17 – Sat 26 Apr 2025

Peacock Theatre, London

A first introduction to the magical world of ballet

Ballet classes, events and workshops

The image shows a joyful moment in a dance class, where a man and woman are smiling at each other while participating in a partnered exercise. They are facing each other, lightly touching their hands together as part of the dance activity. The scene takes place in a well-lit room, with other participants visible in the background. The atmosphere is one of warmth, connection, and enjoyment, reflecting the social and physical benefits of dance classes for individuals with Parkinson's.

Dance for Parkinson’s Classes

Tue 3 Sep – Wed 11 Dec 2024

Absolute Beginners Ballet

Tue 17 Sep – Wed 27 Nov 2024

BalletFit

Tue 17 Sep – Wed 27 Nov 2024

Intermediate Ballet

Tue 17 Sep – Wed 27 Nov 2024

Contemporary Dance

Tue 17 Sep – Tue 26 Nov 2024

A group of ballet dancers in an adult at English National Ballet, which makes for a great ballet gift idea. The dancers, dressed in leotards and tank tops, stand in a line with their arms gracefully extended.

Improver Ballet

Tue 17 Sep – Wed 27 Nov 2024

Advanced Ballet

Wed 18 Sep – Wed 27 Nov 2024

Dance for Dementia Classes

Mon 23 Sep – Mon 2 Dec 2024

Show all

BalletActive

World-class dance training from English National Ballet to enjoy at home

START YOUR FREE TRAIL

English National Ballet’s dancers performs as Wilis from Akram Khan's Giselle, which can be purchased on Ballet On Demand as a ballet gift idea. The dancers stand in a line, dressed in tattered dresses, and pose on pointe with their arms extended in a menacing way. The stage is dimly lit, creating a haunting and dramatic atmosphere.

Ballet on Demand

Classic productions and original dance films

RENT NOW